Josh Shields
Controls System Engineer at R. E. Pedrotti Co, Inc- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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R. E. Pedrotti Co, Inc
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United States
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Utilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Controls System Engineer
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Mar 2022 - Present
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ENTRUST Solutions Group
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United States
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Utilities
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700 & Above Employee
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Sr. Controls System Engineer
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May 2014 - Mar 2022
Developed HMI screens design using Wonderware and System Platform. Have developed PLC code development using Allen Bradley ControlLogix for several site installs. Experience with PLC upgrade from PLC5/PLC500 to ControlLogix/CompactLogix. Have setup REP loops for managed switches at several site installs. Experience using Modbus protocol to read and write data to ControlLogix. Performed multiple I/O Checkouts and field commissioning work. Experience with remote support for installed systems to include PLC updates, HMI, updates, system analysis and optimization.
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Black & Veatch
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United States
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Engineering Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Summer Intern
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May 2013 - Aug 2013
Worked as a summer intern on several Energy projects. Mostly worked on substation design and layout. Did several BOM for different substations. Worked on a storm hardening project for 6 substations in Connecticut. Made decisions that were implemented in the final design. Worked as a summer intern on several Energy projects. Mostly worked on substation design and layout. Did several BOM for different substations. Worked on a storm hardening project for 6 substations in Connecticut. Made decisions that were implemented in the final design.
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Walmart
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Sales Associate/ Asset Protection Associate
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Apr 2011 - Oct 2012
Started out working in the sporting goods department. Was hired in this department due to by military experience and familiarity with firearms. Successfully maintained firearm sales as required by the federal government and the state. Was selected for an Asset Protection program after being with the company for only six months. In Asset Protection main duties were walking the store in normal everyday clothes identifying possible shoplifters. Was trained to stop and apprehend shoplifters. Was local point of contact for local police force. Was trained with store safety, and was responsible for the training of new employee's in safety matters. Conduct monthly store safety audits in accordance with OSHA guidelines.
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US Navy
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Sonar Technician
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Nov 2004 - Nov 2009
Served aboard the USS Tucson SSN 770 as a 3rd class sonar technician. Certified in APB-04 TI-08 sonar system. Qualified all in port and at sea watchstations. Certified technician and RPPO. Was considered one of the top system troubleshooting technicians. Took on several senior level responsibilities as a junior member of the sonar division. Nominated for career advancement program. Successfully transitioned the repair parts program from drydock to out to sea readiness. Maintained and repaired the sonar system network on several occasions. Qualified in 3M maintenance program. Qualified in small arms and held a sharp shooter award. Received Navy Achievement Medal. Held a secret clearance for 5 years.
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Education
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Pittsburg State University
Bachelor's Degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering